{"product_id":"russian-shungite-flat-palm-stone","title":"Russian Shungite Palm Stone — Protection \u0026 Grounding","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep matte black that absorbs light the way it is said to absorb everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hand-selected flat palm stone of Russian shungite, broad and smooth so it makes full contact with the hand. Shungite is a carbon-based mineraloid found almost exclusively in the Karelia region of Russia, near Lake Onega, and is estimated at roughly two billion years old — older than most life on Earth. It is one of the only natural sources of fullerenes (C60 molecules), and it has been used in Russia for centuries to filter drinking water. In metaphysical practice it is a root chakra stone of protection, purification, and grounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne (1) hand-selected flat palm stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep matte black\u003c\/strong\u003e, broad flat form for full palm contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Karelia region\u003c\/strong\u003e of Russia, near Lake Onega\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoughly two billion years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, carbon-based mineraloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the only natural fullerene sources\u003c\/strong\u003e (C60)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e in metaphysical practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold it flat in the palm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the broad face is the whole design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet it beside the laptop or router\u003c\/strong\u003e if placement is how you like to work with stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest it on the body during meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e; the flat form stays put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry it as a daily talisman\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pocket or bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse and dry your hands after handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shungite leaves a black residue — normal, and not harmful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhich form suits you\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eTumbled stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSmooth and rounded, polished the way a riverbed polishes stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePocket carry, meditation, crystal grids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfort stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlat oval with a slight thumb indentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eHolding and thumbing in stressful moments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eFlat palm stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eBroad and flat for maximum contact with the palm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eDesk placement, body work, daily carry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003ePocket sphere\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eSmall rounded sphere with a satin finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eIntrospection and quiet, mindful moments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f3f3f3; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:8px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip — the black smudge is the tell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eNew shungite owners often think a marked palm means a flawed stone. It does not. Raw carbon transfers, and it rinses straight off with water. What it does mean: keep it off pale upholstery, out of the good handbag lining, and away from a white shirt pocket. A small dish on the desk solves all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhy does it leave black marks on my hands?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBecause it is carbon. The residue is normal and not harmful — rinse under water to clean.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhere does shungite come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eAlmost exclusively from the Karelia region of Russia, near Lake Onega.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat are fullerenes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eC60 carbon molecules. Shungite is one of very few natural sources of them, which is what makes it interesting to geologists as well as to crystal collectors.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow old is shungite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eEstimated at approximately two billion years — it predates most life on Earth.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; padding:10px 0; font-weight:600; color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eOne (1) flat palm stone, hand-selected for you. Each piece is naturally unique.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why does it leave black marks on my hands?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Because it is carbon. The residue is normal and not harmful — rinse under water to clean.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where does shungite come from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Almost exclusively from the Karelia region of Russia, near Lake Onega.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are fullerenes?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"C60 carbon molecules. 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Natural stone: color, pattern, and size vary from piece to piece, so yours will be similar to — not identical to — the one pictured. You will receive one (1) hand-selected piece. Ships within 3 business days. Shungite leaves a harmless black carbon residue on the hands; rinse with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo billion years old and still the most practical thing on the desk. \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54408870560081,"sku":"12759","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/russian-shungite-flat-palm-stonetumbled-stones12759shungite-359906.jpg?v=1785011066","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/russian-shungite-flat-palm-stone","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}